Hydrogen And Its Compounds Question 227

Question: Among $ CaH_2,NH_2,NaH $ and $ B_2H_6 $ which are covalent hydrides-

Options:

A) $ NH_3 $ and $ B_2H_6 $

B) $ NaH $ and $ CaH_2 $

C) $ NaH $ and $ N{H_3} $

D) $ CaH_2 $ and $ B_2H_6 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] N and B belong to p-block and since the electronegativity difference between these elements and H is very less, they form covalent hydrides.